DEPT: ADM Architect (Legacy Modernization CoE)
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LOCATION: Pan-India
LEVEL: M and SM
KEY SKILLS (MUST HAVE): Mainframe COBOL, JCL, DB2, Rehost Experience (with Raincode Modernization)
Primary skill
· Significant hands-on experience in Raincode Compiler ecosystem and strong past experience in re-platforming from Mainframe to Raincode on Azure
· Should have knowledge around integrating or setting up products like scheduler, MQ, security etc. in a Raincode environment
· Should have prior exposure to different types of modernization projects such as rehosting, re-platforming, refactoring etc.
· Should have performed discovery and assessment of existing Mainframes, using tools such as Raincode Insight, Micro Focus Enterprise Analyser, IBM ADDI, CAST etc.
· Must be able to analyse the existing applications/code and propose effective solutions based on the project requirements.
· Strong in Mainframe fundamentals with hands-on experience in – Cobol, CICS, DB2, JCL, VSAM etc.
· Should have good knowledge on Data Migration (both DB and File Migration)
· Able to understand the requirements and develop new code for the project needs.
· Able to identify for opportunities for automation and develop tools for the same.
· Soft Skills: Good communication, analytical and presentation skills, problem solving skills and learning attitude.
Secondary skills
· Ability to understand Assembler, Easytrieve and document the processing logic involved
· Exposure to IMS DB/DC and REXX
· Knowledge of cloud environments (preferably Azure, AWS)
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Roles and responsibilities:
• Associate will be part of the Legacy Modernization team.
• Associate is also responsible for the deliverables for those consulting projects which will include the technical assessment of the application, Tools development, Application data analysis.
• There would be requirement for customization in the framework for different system applications based on the technology they are using, and associate shall be able to understand the requirement and will modify the framework accordingly.
• Associate will also be involved during the actual implementation phase of the project to provide better guidance and best practices to improve the overall quality of Cognizant’s deliverable to the client in projects.